The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1887-01-12
GENERAL LEGISLATION.
What is Going On in Congress-Things at a
Deadlock in the State Legislature.
CONGRESSIONAL SUMMARY.

Both houses of Congress met Tuesday of last
week, but Immediately adjourned in memory of
Senator Logan.
There was reported to the United States Senate
Monday a bill granting to the widow of General
Logan pension OF 81. 900 per annum, but objec-
ton was made to its immediate consideration.
covering s., ll5 600, also the Military Academy
appropriation bill.
The debate in the Federal Senate on the inter-
state commerce bill was commenced "Wednesday
by Dir. Platt, of Connecticut, and is likely to be
continued with vigor until vote is taken.
Last Thursday was a busy day In Congress. In
the Senate number of memorials were presente
among which were some in favor of the passage
of the interstate commerce bill, and others ask
ing legislation to prevent the running of railroad
ing sin Allison 8 keith OH disabled Ss eg pisS
pOsure at sea, on the retired list as an
Ensign. bill was reported to incorporate the
Maritime Canal Company of Nicaragua. A DILL
introduced for the relief of Captain Craw
ford's heirs, making claim against Mexico for
the killing of that officer in January, 1886. The
Mcpherson resolution calling upon the Secretary
of the Treasury for a statement of the indebted
effect OF the funding bill thereon, was agreed to.
bill granting pension ofs2, 900 70 the widow OF
General Logan was passed, also bin increasing q ASH
Consideration OF the interstate COM
meIce bill was resumed, Messrs. Plat aud
Morgan speaking. Mr.. Cullom gave notice he
next At 800 p. m. the Senate adjourned.
In the House consideration Was resumed Of the
bill tor the permanent Improvement OF the Erie
hour expired. The pension appropriation bill for
SIC. 247, 200 was passed without amendment or dis
eussion. The naval reorganization bin was taken
up and debated until 4Oo p m, when the House
in the Senate Friday after the presentation of
petitions. the following bills were passed: To
settle and adjust the claims of any State for
pensss incurred by it in defense of the United
States; TO authorize the Secretary OF the Treasury
TO make final djustment of the claims OF certain
ctQ NAH EAa fha H.
legal exacton of tonnage duties for the relief of
John McNaughton, of Ohio, involving the princi-
pie Of paying the compensation of a higher grade,
while the claimant held and drew the pay of
lower grade in the volunteer service; appropria-
ting $4,000 for the widow and daughter of A. 8.
Allen, the inventor OF the Springfield breech-
loader: providing for a school OF instruction at
Fort Riley, Kas., for cavalry and light artillery.
proposed amendment to the interstate CON-
merce bill was submitted, providing for an equit-
able division of traffic.
In the House the Senate bill was passed amend
ing the act for the sale OF certain Indian reserya
tons in Nebraska and Kansas by providing for
the allotment of lands in seyeralty TO minors and
orphans. Also a bill for the erection OF public
dar was taken up and half dozen bills passed.
The evening session was for the consideration OF
pension bills.
Nothing of importance in the way of legisla-
ton has been attempted In the State Legislature,
both houses are in an intermiuable wrangle.
The Legislature stands two Democratic on joint
ballot but in order to secure United States SEN
atOr they have threatened to turn two Democrats
ont of the lower House, which is ten Republican
majority. The Senate is twelve Democratic, and
they have so arranged matters as 10 throw out Re
publicaDs il any Democrats are molested in the
House. Senator Smith claims that he is the acting
Lieutenant Governor of Indiana. aud that
Robertsons election was void. An interview with
him. published elsewhere gives his views on the
subject. The Republican House, with nineteen
Republican Senators, have already counted Rob
eTtsOn in and declared him Lieutenant Gov
ernor. Mr.. Smith declares he will not yield his
position, but says he is willing for the Supreme
Court TO decide the matter. The Republicans,
however, voted down such a proposition In the
House last Monday. Until this matter is settled
nothing will be done.